27 May 2020

How the cloud helps businesses survive COVID-19

2020-05-27T08:00:57-07:00

Many businesses have been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. If you want your business to survive and maintain its operational efficiency, then you need to invest in the right technology. Investing in the cloud will ensure business continuity while helping you save money.

Ensuring continuity and efficiency with the cloud

The need to stay at home and practice social distancing have changed the way many businesses operate. With their employees unable to come to the office, organizations are forced to function with a remote team whose members are often miles away from each other.

This is where cloud technology helps. When you migrate your data to the cloud, your files are stored in a centralized server that can be accessed via the internet. So as long as a user has an internet-connected device (like a smartphone or laptop) and has the right login credentials, they can access these files from any location.

The cloud also allows multiple users to work on a single file at the same time. Any change to […]

How the cloud helps businesses survive COVID-192020-05-27T08:00:57-07:00
26 May 2020

How Online Collaboration Tools Could Help Your Business

2020-07-09T10:36:20-07:00

In 2019, sharing the same location isn't required to work effectively, but having effective collaboration tools certainly is. Read Gabriela Warren's article "The Benefits of Online Collaboration Tools" to learn what you should look for when evaluating solutions for your business, then contact GeeksHD so we can connect you with the right tools for your organization.

How Online Collaboration Tools Could Help Your Business2020-07-09T10:36:20-07:00
26 May 2020

Spend a day in the life with physician Dr. Thomas

2020-05-26T08:27:26-07:00

Follow Dr. Thomas through a typical day and see how he uses #MicrosoftTeams to share and collaborate with his healthcare team and #PowerBI dashboards to visualize data and elevate patient care. Contact GeeksHD to learn how we can help improve the health of your business communications with Teams and #Office365.

Spend a day in the life with physician Dr. Thomas2020-05-26T08:27:26-07:00
25 May 2020

Does your company have a business continuity plan (BCP)?

2020-05-25T08:00:33-07:00

Do you know why some small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) succeed while others fail during the first five years of operation? Poor leadership is one reason, the lack of capital is another. Another big reason is they didn’t prepare for major disruptions, such as natural disasters and cyberattacks, that can bring their business to a grinding halt. This is why you need a BCP.
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What is a BCP?

A BCP is a predefined set of protocols on how your business should respond in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. It contains contingency plans for every aspect of your organization, including human resources, assets, and business processes.

Key threats to business continuity

Various types of threats can affect SMBs such as:

Natural disasters – These are natural phenomena such as storms, earthquakes, and wildfires.
Man-made disasters – These include cyberattacks, intentional sabotage, and human negligence.
Equipment and utility failures – These include unexpected power failure, internet downtime, and disruption of communication services.

How to build an effective BCP

If your organization does not have a BCP […]

Does your company have a business continuity plan (BCP)?2020-05-25T08:00:33-07:00
22 May 2020

The latest Windows 10 updates you need to know

2020-05-22T08:00:14-07:00

Microsoft will roll out the latest Windows 10 update for free before the end of May 2020. Expect improvements to the operating system’s overall look and feel, thanks to some design refreshes and functionality enhancements.
The Windows 10 update will roll out on May 26–28, 2020 and will bring about a fresher look for the world’s most popular operating system. Aside from updates to Windows 10’s interface, here are some functionality improvements you can expect.

The update — named Windows 10 20H1/Windows 10 version 2004 — will feature some performance-enhancing upgrades and an initial rollout of new designs. These are aimed to unify Windows applications with those used on mobile devices and the like.

Fluent Design

Fluent Design is an open-source, cross-platform design system that developers can use to craft multiple-device software and applications. Basically, it helps developers keep their application designs unified across several platforms while enhancing overall aesthetic and user experience.

In the upcoming OS update, users will experience some of the first native releases of Fluent Design-optimized applications, specifically Microsoft […]

The latest Windows 10 updates you need to know2020-05-22T08:00:14-07:00
20 May 2020

Secure your business printers to avoid getting hacked

2020-05-20T08:00:55-07:00

To achieve foolproof cybersecurity, you must make sure that every endpoint is protected from threats. That means securing every network, every server, every computer — and every printer. Because they’re easily overlooked, print devices can be exploited by hackers and used as an entry point to steal or modify data. Make sure to follow these steps to keep your printers secure.

What makes business printers vulnerable to cyberattacks?

When assessing network security threats, companies primarily focus on servers and computers not only because they are the most exposed to external threats, but also because they get the bulk of cyberattacks. Printers are often at the bottom of the list since they are not prime targets. What’s more, their functions seem to be internal at first glance, as they don’t interact with external systems.

But it’s exactly because of their primary functions, namely printing and scanning, that make print devices perfect cybercriminal targets. Businesses run important documents such as tax forms, employee information, medical records, and financial statements through print devices, and […]

Secure your business printers to avoid getting hacked2020-05-20T08:00:55-07:00
19 May 2020

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2020-07-09T10:36:07-07:00

From communicating and collaborating with others to simply getting day-to-day tasks completed on your own, there's no greater tool for productivity than #Microsoft #Teams and #Office365. Subscribe now to stay informed on this and other leading Microsoft solutions for business.

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18 May 2020

Spend a day in the life with retail store manager Alex

2020-05-18T17:01:51-07:00

Alex is a retail store manager whose day is divided among attending meetings, reviewing store performance metrics, coordinating product refreshes, preparing presentations, and interviewing prospective employees. Follow Alex through a typical day and see how #MicrosoftTeams enables him to get through the day quickly, efficiently, and productively. Then contact GeeksHD to learn how we can help streamline and simplify your day with Teams and #Office365.

Spend a day in the life with retail store manager Alex2020-05-18T17:01:51-07:00
18 May 2020

How NASCAR team Hendrick Motorsports uses Microsoft Teams to win races

2020-07-09T10:35:53-07:00

To maximize performance, Hendrick Motorsports collects and analyzes real-time racecar telemetry, then shares this data across various stakeholders in real time using #Microsoft #Teams. The result: the Hendrick team is able to determine the ideal point on a turn to ease the throttle and engage the brakes, or identify the most efficient line around a curve--and communicate it via Teams. Watch the video to see how, then contact GeeksHD to see how we can help enable real-time communication and collaboration for your business with Teams and #Office365.

How NASCAR team Hendrick Motorsports uses Microsoft Teams to win races2020-07-09T10:35:53-07:00
18 May 2020

How is technology transforming healthcare?

2020-12-18T08:56:31-07:00

Are you afraid that robots will replace healthcare professionals? Scared that a newly created drug will stir a new kind of addiction, or a genetic test will predict when you’ll die? While a future ruled by technological advancements may seem daunting, innovations — especially those pertaining to health and medicine — are always meant to make our lives better. It’s best to embrace and put the following technologies to good use to be in a better position to deploy the best healthcare solutions possible.

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining the field of healthcare and all its functions by simplifying the analysis of complex medical data. With AI algorithms and software, healthcare professionals can fast-track medical records processing, treatment planning, and drug development, among other laborious tasks.

When the Ebola virus disease ravaged three nations in West Africa, Atomwise partnered with the University of Toronto and IBM to find a treatment for the virus. The drug discovery company applied AI to a complete database of existing drugs and their […]

How is technology transforming healthcare?2020-12-18T08:56:31-07:00
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